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Pharmaceuticals Top the Spam List

Spam levels have dropped to a 3-year record low, reports security firm, Symantec, in their November 2011 Intelligence Report. But before you start jumping up and down with excitement, keep…

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Where’s the Paper in The Paper Store?

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How a TINA.org Reader Tip Led to a Record Penalty for False Made in USA Claims

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How a TINA.org Reader Tip Led to a Record Penalty for False Made in USA Claims

FTC says civil penalty against Williams-Sonoma is “the largest ever in a Made in USA case.”

Discounts on Newegg.com

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Discounts on Newegg.com

July 2018: The Court of Appeal of the State of California reversed the trial court’s decision to dismiss this lawsuit. The appellate court concluded that the named plaintiff satisfied California…

Ad or Not? Beyoncé and Tiffany & Co.

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Ad or Not? Beyoncé and Tiffany & Co.

Why Queen B may need to “Check on It” before endorsing brands on Insta.

What You Should Know about Market America

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What You Should Know about Market America

MLM takes down hundreds of deceptive income claims following TINA.org investigation.

Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle Deceptive Ad Lawsuit Sparked by TINA.org

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Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle Deceptive Ad Lawsuit Sparked by TINA.org

Retailer To Stop Misleading Made in USA Claims MADISON, CONN. April 1, 2020 Acting on a complaint filed by ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached…

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Petitions FTC for Made in USA Rule

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Ad Watchdog TINA.org Petitions FTC for Made in USA Rule

MADISON, CONN. August 22, 2019– Consumer advocacy organization, truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), filed a formal petition today requesting that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) use its rulemaking authority to expand its enforcement…

TINA.org Files Deceptive Made in USA Complaint Against Williams Sonoma

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TINA.org Files Deceptive Made in USA Complaint Against Williams Sonoma

MADISON, CONN. May 22, 2019 – Williams-Sonoma brands including Williams-Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, PBteen, Pottery Barn Kids, Rejuvenation and West Elm are violating the FTC’s Made in USA standard according…

UPDATE: Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle FTC Lawsuit over Misleading Made in USA Claims

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UPDATE: Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle FTC Lawsuit over Misleading Made in USA Claims

Settlement comes after TINA.org alerted FTC to hundreds of products deceptively marketed as American-made.

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PBTEEN MADE IN USA MARKETING Below is a sampling of PBteen marketing materials that claim, either expressly or implicitly, that the following types of products are made in the USA:…

Former FTC Economist’s Response & Thoughts on Vemma

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Former FTC Economist’s Response & Thoughts on Vemma

Getting to the bottom of affiliate vs. customer.

Discounts at Saks Off Fifth

Class Action

Discounts at Saks Off Fifth

December 2018: This case was transferred to federal court. (Case No. 18-cv-10594, C.D. Cal.) November 2018: A false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against Saks Off Fifth for allegedly deceptively…

Subscriptions for Yogi Surprise Products

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Subscriptions for Yogi Surprise Products

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of subscriptions

Gold Necklaces from Sears

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Gold Necklaces from Sears

In March 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Sears for allegedly falsely marketing a sterling silver necklace plated in a layer of gold alloy as being “14K Gold.” (Moss…

Valentine’s Day Deception: Don’t Fall for These Bad Ads

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Valentine’s Day Deception: Don’t Fall for These Bad Ads

From “Belgian” chocolates made in the U.S. to knockoff engagement rings, be wary of these roadblocks to love.

Rolex Watches from HauteLook and Nordstrom

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Rolex Watches from HauteLook and Nordstrom

In August 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Nordstrom and HauteLook for allegedly falsely advertising Rolex watches. According to the complaint, the companies deceive consumers by: deceptively offering authentic…

DealDash’s Hidden Costs

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DealDash’s Hidden Costs

Bid farewell to the low prices you see in ads. You will pay more.

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Pharmaceuticals Top the Spam List

Where’s the Paper in The Paper Store?

How a TINA.org Reader Tip Led to a Record Penalty for False Made in USA Claims

Discounts on Newegg.com

Ad or Not? Beyoncé and Tiffany & Co.

What You Should Know about Market America

Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle Deceptive Ad Lawsuit Sparked by TINA.org

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Petitions FTC for Made in USA Rule

TINA.org Files Deceptive Made in USA Complaint Against Williams Sonoma

UPDATE: Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle FTC Lawsuit over Misleading Made in USA Claims

PBteen Database

Former FTC Economist’s Response & Thoughts on Vemma

Discounts at Saks Off Fifth

Subscriptions for Yogi Surprise Products

Gold Necklaces from Sears

Valentine’s Day Deception: Don’t Fall for These Bad Ads

Rolex Watches from HauteLook and Nordstrom

DealDash’s Hidden Costs

TINA’s List